Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery · SEASON 3
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Episode 5 · 2003-05-17
- Documentary
Episode overview
In this episode we will explore one of the most important but also one of the most enigmatic chapters of history: the fall of the Roman Empire. Why did Roman civilization in Europe become extinct after a thousand years of splendor, giving way to the Middle Ages? Was it just because of the barbarians or were there other reasons? It all happened within a very few generations and yet it influenced centuries of European history, up to the present day.
120 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. Story of a Drop of Water2003-04-19
2. The Lost Civilizations of the New World2003-04-26
3. Columbia, Final Countdown2003-05-03
4. St. Peter's, the Secrets of a Basilica2003-05-10
5. The Fall of the Roman Empire2003-05-17
6. The Treasures of the Vatican2003-05-24
7. Venice: Seven Centuries of Splendors2003-06-07
